The Surly Ogre and Salsa Fargo are both designed for hauling cargo and having adventures on unpaved roads. This comparison breaks down the differences and similarities to help you choose between two great bikes.
The Cutthroat and Fargo are two different bikes from Salsa optimized for long-distance mixed-terrain riding. Which is best for your bikepacking goals? This side-by-side comparison will help you choose.
Debating between the Surly Grappler and Salsa Fargo? This detailed comparison will help you choose between two awesome drop bar mountain bikes.
After 4500 bikepacking miles with my Salsa Fargo, this detailed review of its pros, cons, features, and favorite terrain will help you decide if this iconic bike is right for you.
Black Diamond’s Distance Carbon Z poles are as light and compact as can be, but they do have some tradeoffs. Here’s a detailed review to help you decide if they’re right for you.
The Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ hiking poles stand out for their combination of packable design, moderate length adjustment, and light weight.
The Women’s NeoAir XLite is a shorter and even warmer version of Therm-a-Rest’s beloved ultralight sleeping pad. Here’s my detailed review after 90+ nights.
Want to explore dirt roads and light trails with less weight, cost, and maintenance? A fully rigid mountain bike might be perfect for your adventures.
Bar ends are a simple and affordable way to add more comfort and leverage to your mountain bike.
What type of handlebar is best for bikepacking? Here’s what to consider when choosing (and how hard it’ll be to change later).
The desert is an amazing environment for bikepacking, but it offers a few extra challenges too. Here’s what you need to know for a safe and enjoyable desert adventure.
Want your outdoor gear to stay new and shiny and last a long time? Here’s what I do at least once per year to care for my backpacking and camping gear.
What’s the best way to carry a phone while biking? It depends on the type of biking, how you use your phone, and what you like to wear while riding. Here are 8 options and their pros and cons.
Revelate’s Mountain Feedbag is one of the most popular stem bags for bikepacking, but is it worth the money? Here’s what I think after using a pair for 2700 rugged miles.
After 4500 miles of dirt, gravel, and a bit of pavement, here’s what I think of the Harness handlebar system from Revelate Designs.
What’s the difference between the Cowbell, Cowchipper, and Woodchipper? Here’s how to choose between Salsa’s adventure-focused drop handlebars.
Is it possible to find a perfect bikepacking sleeping pad that’s light, comfy, warm, and affordable? Not quite, but this roundup and advice will help you get as close as possible.
Western Wildlands is an epic long-haul bikepacking adventure through the American west, and this fall I had the privilege of riding almost half of it. Here’s an overview of the trip and what to expect if you’re planning your own ride.
To wrap up our Western Wildlands section ride we spent a week in northern Arizona taking in the vast Navajo Nation, peaceful pine forests, and of course the Grand Canyon.
Utah was the centerpiece of our Western Wildlands ride and delivered all the adventure and scenic views we had hoped for.
Our Western Wildlands section ride starts here in windy, wide-open southern Utah.
Stem bags are a fabulous innovation, but they can be surprisingly expensive for such small bike bags. Here’s what you get for the money across a wide range of price points.
Need a special gift for a female cyclist? This varied list of delightful and useful ideas will help you choose the perfect thoughtful gift for any lady who loves bikes.
This fall I chose the Solstice Lightweight Hoody from Ridge Merino for a big bikepacking trip in the American West. The Western Wildlands section ride followed dirt roads through the plains of southern Idaho, the high plateaus of Utah, and the barren desert of northern Arizona. The month-long adventure included …
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